The Oceanic Institute, an Affiliate of Hawaii Pacific University
The Oceanic Institute became an affiliate of Hawaii Pacific University in July 2003.
Through the affiliation, Hawai'i Pacific University and Oceanic Institute aim to establish a leading global center for research and education in the marine environmental and life sciences to serve Hawaii, the USA, and the world.
Improved academic programs will be made available to Hawaii's students and teachers, including:
- Teacher education programs in the sciences, ranging from workshops for teachers with the State of Hawaii Department of Education to the creation of a master's program in teaching sciences
- Science education outreach to Hawaii's K-12 students
- Student internship programs
- Graduate student research assistantships via enhanced graduate programs in the sciences
- Expanded research in marine science and biotechnology
- Expansion of HPU's research capacity
- Establishment of joint research opportunities for HPU students, faculty, and OI scientists
- Conversion of HPU into a university with a major research component
- Development of facilities for joint research and education
- New undergraduate courses in marine science taught at the Oceanic Institute’s Learning Center
- New master's and doctoral programs in the sciences
- New certificate programs in marine sciences
Contact the Taiwan Advising Center for information on HPU and Oceanic Institute academic programs and internship opportunities.
Learn more at the Oceanic Institute official website.
